How to Point Godaddy Domain Name Servers to Hostgator

So, you have bought your domain from Godaddy as it is one of the best in this business and want to host it on Hostgator, one of the best Hosting solutions for all kinds of Webmasters and Bloggers. To do that, you need to Point Godaddy Domain Name to Hostgator and then install WordPress or any other CMS.

Now, A common question which you will always come across while doing this process, “How to Connect Godaddy Domain to Hostgator Hosting?” or “How to Point Godaddy Domain Name servers to Hostgator?“.

Do the same question coming in your mind, especially if you are a newbie, then you will surely need a guide to perform this action. And if you are looking for a guide, then you are at the right place, because below is the step by step guide which will help you Host Godaddy Domain on Hostgator. So, here we go without wasting too much time.

Procedure of Pointing Godaddy Domain Name servers to Hostgator

1. Sign Up for Hostgator

If you already Bought a hosting plan from Hostgator, then you can skip this first step, but if you still looking to Buy, then go through this paragraph.

If you are confused between the hosting packages provided by this amazing hosting company, then below are some review which will help you choose the best one for you.

Now, after reading these posts, I suppose, you finalized the plan you want. Now, use these these Hostgator Coupons, “LD9OFF” or “LD25OFF” to avail 25% Discount and get started.

2. Get Name Severs of Hostgator

Once you have bought your package, you will get Name Servers of Hostgator, in the left side of your Control Panel. Hostgator will also mail you your Login Details, Cpanel Login URL, and your Name servers in the Email Address while buying a hosting package. Name servers will look like this, XXXXXX.hostgator.com.

Example:-

ns4475.hostgator.com

ns4476.hostgator.com

3. Login to Godaddy and Open Domain manager

Now, it’s time to open your Godaddy Account and navigate through to the Domain manger to select your desired domain which you want to host on Hostgator. Just click on the domain, and you will see a screen like this.

4. Enter New Name Severs in Godaddy Domain Settings

In your next step, click on “manage” and add Custom Name Severs (which you got in your Mail after buying hosting package) and then click Save.

After Saving your Domain is successfully pointed to Hostgator. Now, Just Add this domain as Addon Domain in your Hostgator Hosting Cpanel and Install WordPress. Once done, your Website is ready to rock the internet World.

So, that’s it. If you any further questions regarding this, then feel free to ask via comments.